Item #: GBF-RN40-MNR/M

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If you are looking for a really top-notch strand of Rainbow Moonstone , check these out! All beads have been micro-faceted, meaning that they have many more faceted surfaces than the average faceted rondelle. The base color is a lovely transparent white and the blue "flash" is very nice. Bead range from about 4mm to 4.5mm in diameter with bead sizes being very uniform on each individual strand. Strands are about 14 inches in length.

Item #: GBF-HS45-MNR

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Heishes are tubular shapes with a flat cut edge - each bead is typically cut shorter than the diameter of the tube. Sometimes this shape is also called a "tire" or "wheel". In this case, the outer surface is also faceted, giving ample opportunity for sparkle and blue 'flash'. Base color is white, with almost no tiny black inclusions that are often seen in Rainbow Moonstone. 4.4-4.8mm diameter beads are strung on 14-14.5" strands.

Item #: GBF-OV75-MNR

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This Rainbow Moonstone is cut into full rounded (rather than flat) ovals, then has been faceted all the way around the bead. The blue 'flash' is moderate, but is better than what shows up in the picture. Base color is white, with occasional tiny black inclusions that typical of this gemstone. Oval beads average about 7.5mm in length, but as you can see in the picture, lengths vary (from about 5-10mm) Beads are strung on 15" strands.

Item #: GBF-OV65-MNR

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Beautifully cut Rainbow Moonstone is shaped in an oval shape with faceting that creates a domed surface on each side of the oval. The moonstone is very good quality and has nice blue "flash", as shown in the picture. Beads are fairly uniform in size and shape - they vary from about 6x5.5mm to 7.5x6mm. Sold on strands that are 14 inches in length.

Item #: GBF-RN40-MNR

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Rainbow moonstone with moderate blue 'flash'. and very nice translucent white to transparent base color. Hand-faceted beads are slightly irregular in shape, as shown. A few beads may have the (very) tiny black inclusions that are typical of Rainbow Moonstone. Current stock is 4mm to 4.5mm in diameter, strung on 14-14.5" strands.

Item #: GBD-SF-MNR-01

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This batch of Rainbow Moonstone Faceted Pears stands out because of it color. The blue "flash" is good in most of the drops - and some even flash gold, as well. These have the typical "milky" appearance of Rainbow Moonstone; a few may have the tiny black inclusions that you typically see in this gemstone. They are hand cut and faceted drops, so expect the typical irregularities, including drill holes that are not quite level across the stone and slightly asymmetrical shapes. Sold individually and priced by the carat, sizes are given for reference; size ranges overlap because some drops are thinner/thicker than others.

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Item #: GBD-SF-MNR-04

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Rainbow Moonstone has been cut into long, elegant marquise shaped drops and then are fully faceted. The blue "flash" appears in most pieces, but tends to be understated, as shown. The base color is slightly white to almost transparent. These are hand cut and faceted drops, so expect the typical irregularities, including drill holes that are not quite level across the stone and very slightly asymmetrical shapes. Sold individually and priced by the carat, sizes are given for reference; size ranges overlap because some drops are thinner/thicker than others.

Please click on the image to see weight ranges and approximate dimensions for each size category.

Item #: GBS-R30-MNR

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Rainbow Moonstone round beads have a nice transparent to white base color and moderate blue "flash". Actual bead sizes are very close to 3.3mm. Note that a few beads will be not quite round, have a flat spot or might be drilled slightly off center. Sold on strands that are about 14.5 inches long.

Item #: GBS-R40-MNR

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Rainbow Moonstone round beads have nice white base color and a moderate amount of blue 'flash' (better than the picture shows). Current stock of bead sizes range from about 4.2mm to 4.4mm. Note from the picture that a few beads can be slightly off round, have a flat spot or are drilled off center. Sold on strands that are 13.5 to 14 inches long.

Item #: GBS-HS45-MNR

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These beads are not faceted, but you hardly miss it as the color is a rather transparent and sparkling white with nice blue 'flash'. Heishe beads are tubular shapes with a flat cut edge - each bead is typically cut shorter than the diameter of the tube. Bead sizes range 4mm to 5.2mm diameter, but each individual strand has very uniform sizing. Strung on 14 to 14.5 inch strands.

Item #: GBS-OV-MNR

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Handmade smooth oval beads are formed from very white/clear gemstone with a nice level of blue "flash". The beads are flat ovals, meaning that from the side, they have a rectangular appearance, as you can see from the picture. Beads can range from 5-7mm long and are 3-5mm wide. Beads tend to be similar in size on individual strands. Strands are about 14 to 14.5 inches in length.

Item #: GBS-CN45-MNR

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Handmade smooth beads are formed from very white to clear Rainbow Moonstone with a nice level of blue "flash". The beads are flat coin shaped beads. Some people also call these disc bead - drilled across the longest flat dimension. Beads can range from 3.5-5.5mm long (most tend to be about 4.5mm). Note from the picture that size tends to be uniform on individual strands. Also note that a few beads are oddly shaped, cracked or mis-drilled. Strands are about 14 inches in length.

Item #: GBS-RN40-MNR

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Hand formed smooth rondelle beads will be slightly irregularly shaped (as shown). This group of beads has very white/clear base color with a good level of blue "flash". Current stock is 4-4.5mm in diameter (bead sizes rather uniform on each strand). Strands are about 14.5 inches in length.

Item #: GBC-MNR-M

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Rainbow Moonstone Gemstone Mini-Chip Beads, nice "flash". About 4-6mm wide and 1-3mm thick. Sold on 15-16" Strand.

Item #: SAG-MNR-TF-TD

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Full-round, smooth teardrop shapes are formed from Rainbow Moonstone, then are drilled across the top (or sometime, the middle). Lots of beads on a strand, due to the direction that the beads are drilled. Beads vary in size from about 6x4mm to 11x5mm, but tend to be somewhat similar in size on individual strands, as you can see from the picture. Sold on 14 to 14.5" strands.